Amazon.com description: Product Description: The Smoky Mountain region is an amazing vacation destination: majestic views, wonderful wildlife, thrilling rides, and relaxing walks are all to be found and enjoyed. Activities include relaxing, hiking, shopping, people watching, crafting, backpacking and more. You’ll find something to suite every family member’s needs or interests. Things to Do in the Smokies with Kids will give you the tips and information you need to explore this popular and picturesque region with confidence. If you don’t have time to sort through a 1,000+ page guide then this book is for you. Things to Do in the Smokies with Kids is not all encompassing; every single attraction in the area is not covered. Rather, it’s a selective look at family oriented entertainment in the Smoky Mountains that are well worth visiting. The guide is organized geographically into three main regions (from North to South): Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Some of the attractions reviewed include: Dollywood Theme Park The Island in Pigeon Forge Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster Goats on the Roof Ober Gatlinburg Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies Other tips to improve your vacation while visiting the Smoky Mountain region include: The best roads to take to avoid traffic congestion How to save money on almost every attraction The easiest waterfall to hike to in the national park Free things to do in Pigeon Forge The best Dollywood ticket values This isn’t just a compiled list of second hand data from Google searches. This book is full of current information written from an author who has actually been to the region many times (and has the pictures to prove it). Learn about the top sights the entire family will enjoy, essential trip planning tips for traveling with kids, and how to improve your vacation by maximizing your time and dollars. It's your quick start guide to planning the perfect family vacation!